Bidikmisi Scholarship Shortfall Controversy to Be Resolved

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has promised to pay in full Educational Scholarships for High Performing Students to 2,100 beneficiaries. Each scholarship is worth Rp 1.35 million. The ministry said that payment shortfalls had been due to compliance with budgetary procedures.

The Secretary General of Lingkar Bidikmisi PTAIN Se-Nusantara said that the reasons for the delays and shortfalls should be explained transparently to the relevant university authorities.